〚DIY〛Replace a Toilet Handle (Front Mount Toilet Tank Lever)

〚DIY〛Replace a Toilet Handle (Front Mount Toilet Tank Lever)
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Directions:
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1. Remove the Toilet Lid
A person wearing rubber gloves removing a toilet tank lid.
To begin the toilet handle replacement process, you must first remove your toilet lid.
Lift the lid from the toilet tank.
Carefully set it aside to avoid being broken.
Set it on a towel to prevent any unglazed part of porcelain from scratching the surface you place it on.
Detach the Lift Chain
A person unhooking the lift chain to a toilet flapper.
A toilet handle is attached to a lift arm inside the toilet tank. A chain connects that arm to the flush valve or toilet flapper.
Unhook the toilet chain from the arm, noting which hole the clasp is fastened into.
Remove the Handle Mounting Nut
A person removing the mounting bolt from a toilet handle.
A nut holds the toilet handle in place. To remove the nut:
Loosen the nut from the inside of the tank using an adjustable wrench if necessary.
On most toilets, this nut is left-handed or reverse-threaded, which is the opposite of a typical nut. This means you will turn the nut clockwise to loosen.
Remove the Old Handle
A person removing the toilet handle from a toilet tank.
With the mounting nut removed, slip the lift arm through the hole in the tank to remove the old handle.
Insert the New Handle
A person preparing a new toilet handle for installation.
To insert the new handle:
Remove the nut and O-ring from the new handle.
Insert the arm through the hole from the outside of the toilet tank.
Fasten the New Handle
A person adjusting a new toilet handle on a toilet tank.
To secure the handle on the toilet:
Slide the rubber washer onto the arm and then the nut.
Hand-tighten the nut by turning it counter-clockwise, and use a wrench for a snug fit.
Tip: Be sure not to over-tighten the nut. Screwing the nut too tightly can crack the porcelain.
Attach the Chain and Test
A person attaching the chain from a toilet flapper to the lifting arm on a toilet handle.
Reattach the flapper chain to the lift arm in the same hole as the old arm.
Make a test flush.
Because the length of lift arms and the position of their holes can vary between manufacturers and models, you might need to make adjustments.
If the chain is too long, the tank will not completely drain.
If the chain is too short, the toilet flapper might not seat properly and the tank will drain continuously.
When you’re satisfied with the operation of the flush lever, replace the tank lid.
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